Beautiful Day, Great Float, Great Gang of Marchers and Joey with a Non-Alchohol Beer.
Winner of the Non-Category Category
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2010 St Peter’s Fiesta Saturday At Pavillion Beach Slide-Show From David Cox
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2010 Good Morning Gloucester Horribles Parade Float Thank You and Pics
There were so many great Floats this year. The disadvantage of walking in the parade is that you don’t get to see the parade, but from the floats that I did see that were around us they all were fantastic with a ton of effort and all deserved trophies of which there were many. Hopefully I can get a list of the winners emailed by the Horribles Committee so all the others can be recognized on these pages.
The Floats that I got to see because they were around us were the Annisquam kids playing Annie and that was outstanding. When we pulled back into the parking lot at the end they were still going strong with their singing! Glazed float was impressive also with the cute outfits and 50’s theme. I love the bagpipes and they were behind us. Chills every time I hear them. The Rhumb line always has a strong entry of musicians. R&K Fuel and the John Deere Tractors was cool and the Steeple one was creative as hell. I honestly didn’t get to see more than that because we were boxed in by big trucks in the parking lot but there was a lot of creative energy spent by people and I’m sure the committee wishes they could give everyone an award.
Pictures from the 2010 Horribles Parade Good Morning Gloucester Float in which our team won the special Judges Award for Best Non-Category Float.
Our win was a total team effort with a huge part played by designer Felicia Mohan, Lead Construction Jeremy Frost, Construction and Driving By Barry Mohan. It was helped in huge part by Golden Living Center Brittney Reitano’s contribution.
T-Shirt Printing By Paul Frontiero. Manuel Simoes for sponsoring the T-Shirts. Catering By Alicia Pensarosa. Paul Morrison and The Audio Department. Earl and Arch for the GMG Theme Song Gloucester Til the End. Frank Ciolino for Car Detailing and GMG Stickers. Joey Ciolino for filling up the poop balloons. Ed Collard for Hot Dog Duty passing out stickers and helping with The Mounting of teh Bird. The Fabulous Lily Lufkin doing a great Job passing out candy and energy. Laurie for her excellent snacks before the parade. Beth Swan PR and all the Hand and Candy Passer-Outers. BJ Mohan and the Frost Boys Connor and Kyle for Perfect Poop Control Management Up In The Truck. MORE POOP! Amandacakes, Danny Powers, Sarah Francis and cousin Alison for rationing out the perfect amount of candy. The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad for holding up throughout that long day and WAYYY past their bedtimes.
David Cox, Manny and Sharon on camera duty. Mike Lindberg on hand for moral support. all the GMG Fans along the parade route who helped keep the energy high and of course the judges!
The good pics are to come as I was not focused on picture taking. The pics with the whole team are on Manny, Sharon and David’s Cameras. Hopefully we will get to see those this morning!
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The Horribles Judges Award For Best Non-Category Float is…………
The Horribles Judges Award For Best Non-Category Float is…………
Thank you’s in the morning!
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Julia DeStefano Gloucester Slide-Show
Click the Picture For A Slide Show of Julia’s Beautiful Work
Also Chickity Check Out Julia’s Website Here
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John Todd And The Mighty Tir Na Nog
John Todd lobsters on the Tir Na Nog. It’s a tiny boat that rolls around like an empty chlorox bottle being tossed around in the sea but John get’s it done aboard the Mighty Tir Na Nog nonetheless. Everything aboard the Tir na Nog is tiny except for the skipper- John Todd. I’m not exactly sure how he fits in the pilot house of the boat, being hunched over all day doesn’t sound like a whole lot of fun.
The meaning of Tir na nÓg is "Land of Eternal Youth." From an old Irish legend, Tir na nÓg was a mythical island off Ireland’s West Coast where its inhabitants remained forever young.
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“The Girl Next Door” at Farmer’s Market
The Girl Next Door (Nancy, Barbara, Fuol and Janice) entertained at the Farmer’s Market on July 01, 2010.
Click on photo below and see the Slide-Show of some of the faces on this week’s Market.
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New Solar Compactor Trash Collectors in Gloucester
Deb Clarke pics and writes-
This is one of the new solar compactor trash collectors the city purchased with a grant. this one is one main street next to the Judith Sargent Murray Hough house stairs.
The city has already seen a reduction in illegal trash dumping in public receptacles, only has to empty these about 2 times a week. there is less trash blowing around main street these days, and fewer opportunistic scavengers!
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heres the solar panel on the compactor
you can read more about these types of compactors on the manufacturers website-
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Sydney at West End Sweets
My grad-daughter has a severe milk allergy which is not the same as lactose intolerance, and since so many foods are made with milk and milk products these days that we have to pay attention to what’s in just about everything she eats. I wanted her to have a great time at the Fiesta, without the worry.
I ran into Steve Maniaci co-owner of WEST END SWEETS and he guaranteed that she could have a sweet treat at West End Sweets and no worry. He called ahead to the store and made sure that they used a sterile scoop when they made her a raspberry treat with gummy bears. She loved it, and thank you Steve for making her day.
Parents with children and want to give their kids a treat visit West End Sweets, kids without milk allergies can enjoy the best ice cream in town, but if they do have milk allergies, Steve and his staff will bend over backwards to insure the safety of your child.
They also carry other sweets, I felt like a kid again.
Thanks again Steve.
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…At the helm, bronzed hands grip a spoked wheel
…”At the helm, bronzed hands grip a spoked wheel,
sou’wester and visage age to a patina.
My father was one who sailed from this harbor
And returned with a trip of fish
all but one voyage, but you take note
of they that go down to the sea in ships.”… Continue reading
Verdigris – The Man at the Wheel
BY PAMELA MANSFIELD
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S.A.D.D. Converts a Pirate!
A St. Peter’s Miracle
S.A.D.D., Students Against Drunk Driving had a booth at the St, Peter’s Fiesta. They were Handing out Flyers and had a Triva contest related to Music and their cause.
They had a Pirate Captain from the Pirate Faire stop by and take part in the games. While he was there he took a pledge not to Drink and Captain his Pirate Ship. He promised to only eat The Swedish fish candy that he won at the S.A.D.D. Booth.
The Kids did a great Job.
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2010 Seine Boat Race Start And Greasy Pole From the Top Of The Ferris Wheel
I brought the girls onto the Ferris wheel so we could capture the start of the senior seine boat race in pictures and video. (Video coming)
Timing worked out perfectly as we were able to get down on the beach for when the KAOS hit the beach for the win and I could send in the picture and news right as it happened for our readers to have the news first!
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Bert The Conqueror Tries His Feet At Gloucester’s St Peter Fiesta Greasy Pole Video
If you haven’t seen Bert The Conqueror on The Travel Channel You might just want to check out an upcoming episode when Bert Kreischer the star gave the Greasy Pole a run. It’s quite an honor to walk on the Pole of Fiesta but for The Travel Channel the Fiesta Committee gave the green light.
You can check out the Bert The Conqueror Website here to find out exactly when the episode will air, or you can just subscribe to GMG and find out from me as you know I’ll be posting the info for you as soon as it becomes available.
Here is Bert’s First Walk From the GMG Lens-
Here are some pictures too. Click for the larger versions to see the camera man and Bert getting the crowd fired up.
The Former Champs Didn’t Have Much To Worry About
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Saturday Greasy Pole Walker Salvatore Frontiero
Watching tv one night 2 weeeks ago my son james got a phone call. All I heard at first was james talking to someone on the other end.
James; “Wow! That’s awesome!, Congratulations! Do you want me to tell Dad or will you? ok, here he is.”
My first thought was someone hit the lottery! or Someone got a great job!
I was wrong on both counts. My son Salvatore was on the phone all excited about how he was picked to walk the Greasy Pole on Saturday.
Of course when he told me I was excited for him! (not really) but I pretended to be.
I gave him some words of encouragement; “What are you F’n Nuts!, What if you get hurt? Can you swim? Do you know what your getting yourself into?, Do I have to watch?, Are you going to be drinking?” The answer to all those questions was, “YES”!
What could I do? He’s old enough to make his own decisions. I guess it is a Gloucester tradition. His Granfather did it, my oldest Son did it and hopefully Sal will be the last to do it. But I still have two more Boys who’d like to try it. Oh God my Heart!
My Heart will be out there on the Pole today with Sal. But, Thank God I won’t be.
When you hear Salvatore Frontiero’s name called today please say a prayer, Give a yell and watch him to make sure he comes out of the water safe.
WE LOVE YOU SAL! Have a Great Time! Enjoy the Tradition! and don’t Drink to much! See you on the Beach! Love, Dad
Sal wil be the one with the red Spiked hair.
Sal is also a cook for the Madfish Grille and Bass rocks Country Club.
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US Naval Academy Sailboats Tied Up At The State Fish pier
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St. Peter’s Fiesta Opening Night 2010
St. Peter’s Fiesta Opening Night 06.25.2010
My Wife Dragged me down to the St. Peter’s Fiesta tonight (under protest).
With a Promise I may get Lucky Later If I go. I went and Had a great time meeting Family and Friends we have’nt seen in awhile. You could’nt ask for better night. But, it’s 10pm and I think “someone” broke a promise. But, There’s always tomorrow, or the next day, or the next…….
Here are a few Photos from tonight.
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GOT Wheels
GOT Wheels – Gloucester-on-Two Wheels
Want to join a group of riders? Want to turn Gloucester into a riding community? Want to make the streets safer to ride on? Want to have great trails to ride on?
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Baby on Board!
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Free Workshops Cape Ann Healing Center 06\26\2010
From Libby Lynch;
Hi guys below are this weekends happenings:
1. Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel : June 26th, 2010
Dr Erin Acevedo. 1:30-2:30pm
Recall past-life lessons for help today, interpret your dreams, and move closer to God via Soul Travel. FREE* class based on book by Harold Klemp, spiritual leader of ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, To pre-register call Erin Acevedo, D.C. 978-546-9828
2. Sat, June 26, 3pm – 4pm
Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Lecture with AlLandra Jin Shin Jyutsu is a healing art from ancient tradition; Jin Shin Jyutsu employs twenty-six energy locks on the body, pathways that feed life into our bodies. Holding these locks in combinations can bring balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The intension of this lecture is to give you simple tools to help yourself ls to help yourself with your health and wellbeing that can be utilized by you at home.
WhereTreetop Yoga Studio (map)
Para Research Building
85 Eastern Ave, Gloucester Mass
Pre-registration is required, Please call to reserve your space now (978) 282-1191 x1
Check out our website for more details
www.capeannhealingcenter.org
As always,
Thank you
Libby Lynch
Cape Ann Healing Center
www.capeannhealingcenter.org
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Do you have a Plan B? We Do!
The Hard Working Plan B Herring Seiner
Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com
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5K Road Race – One Thru Ten
All the runners were winners at the 2010 St Peter’s Fiesta 5 K Road Race
Be sure to check GoodMorningGloucester for more exciting photos.
One through Five
Six through Ten
Ed Collard holds the official Tee-Shirt
Ed Collard holds the official Tee-Shirt
Good Morning Gloucester 